preregistration required

This is a family friendly opportunity, no experience is needed. Gloves, tools, water and snack provided.

Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin and help care for rare native plants, bulbs and other plant materials that support regional restoration projects. Summer activities include harvesting and cleaning seeds and maintaining native plant beds.

Registration is required. Please register online at www.oregonmetro.gov/volunteer

Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam sponsors the Stream Stewards program for Clark County residents interested in making a difference in the great outdoors.

Six Saturday sessions (8:30am - 2pm) and three Tuesday evening (6 - 8:30pm) workshops provide 45 hours of FREE hands-on leadership training on local natural history, native plants, stream restoration and wildlife. In return for the training, Stewards share their knowledge and leadership by providing 45 hours of volunteer time with the StreamTeam and other program partners within one year.

Trained Stewards support the StreamTeam's salmon saving efforts by providing school presentations, leading tree planting groups, combatting invasive knotweed and more. Stewards are able to identify opportunities that fit their interests and abilities.

While we would love for everyone to attend, space is limited, so visit http://www.streamstewards.net/ or contact our StreamTeam Coordinator at 360-992-8585 for an application. Classes start in September; apply today!

What are Stream Stewards saying?

"I knew I was bound to meet new people while getting in some healthy and purposeful work." -- Sonya, Stream Steward 2008.  The diversity of ages and occupations in the group fosters a great environment for new friendships and unique, meaningful projects.

Help Portland Fruit Tree Project Register More Fruit Trees!

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East Portland has the greatest need for fresh, local produce and also the least amount of fruit trees registered with Portland Fruit Tree Project.  Let's fix that together!

You're invited to participate in one (or both!) of our upcoming East Portland Tree Scouting Days!  We'll provide training, lunch, and the fun :-)

All are welcome (New this year: Tree Scout Teams, so sign up with a friend or two!), but RSVP is required so we know how much lunch to prepare.  Also, bus tickets & mileage reimbursement is provided, upon request.

Here's what to do:

Sign up for July 11th - East Portland Neighborhood Office (1017 NE 117th Ave)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday

Sign up for July 25th - Zenger Farm (11741 SE Foster Rd.)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday1

Hope you can make it!

Portland Fruit Tree Project
Fall Tree Care: Pest & Disease ID and Assessment (hands-on workshop)

Sunday October 25th, 10am-1pm
SW Portland, Multnomah neighborhood
Click here to register now

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of fall tree care and pest and disease management in order to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of tree fruit pests and diseases in the Portland area and what you can do about them in the fall. Please bring samples of pests or diseased wood/fruit from your own trees for identification.

About the instructor: 
Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program. 

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

This workshop has a standard workshop fee of $25. Sliding scale and work-trade scholarships are available.

This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SW Portland, in the Multnomah neighborhood. Exact location details will be provided after you sign up.

Click here to register now

Check out our upcoming events 

Help clean up Vancouver Lake's beach and enjoy lunch provided by New Seasons Market with other community members!  This natural lake in your backyard is home to hundreds of native plants and animals and a great place for people of all ages to enjoy. This time of year the lake needs your help removing litter build up. 

Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required.

This event is held in partnership with the Vancouver Watersheds Alliance and Clark County Parks, and is sponsored by the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and Port of Vancouver USA. Plan to stick around after the event to enjoy Vancouver Lake's many recreational opportunities.